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Independence, MO vs Russellville, AR

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- The median age of a home in Independence is 31.5% older than the median age of a home in Russellville.
 Independence, MORussellville, ARUnited States
 Median Home Age54  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$172,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock48.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.100.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.2$11.0
 Homes Owned54.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Independence, MORussellville, ARUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,010$1,840
 Studio Apartment$790  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$580$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,040  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,030$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,590  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Independence, MORussellville, ARUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Independence, MORussellville, ARUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock13.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99931.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99913.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Independence, MORussellville, ARUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews
Gerard  · Independence, MO
GLACIAL ARTESIAN TAP WATER GETS LOW WATER QUALITY
Over 11 years ago

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Lesty · Independence, MO
Very hit or miss.
Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Denner · Independence, MO
Not All That Bad
Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Russellville    4 Reviews
Carolyn · Russellville, AR
Cost of Living
Over 15 years ago

This small city is fairly inexpensive to live in, but the variety of housing choices is limited. Great for a young family. The employment rate is low, with a variety of  More

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Bill · Russellville, AR
Arkansas Real Estate Training Academy
Over 16 years ago

It is a great place to learn about Real Estate and how it relates to our community and lifestyle in this beautiful city of  More

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Tammy · Russellville, AR
A great place to raise kids
Over 18 years ago

We have lived in Russellvile for 11 years now and love it. The cost of living is low, but so are the wages. Even with a college degree you'd make more money elsewhere.  More

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